Posted on 07/07/2005 2:50:22 PM PDT by snugs
US President George Bush is attending the G8 Summit at Gleneagles, Scotland, which unfortunately was disturbed today due to the terrorist attack in London. British PM Tony Blair left Gleneagles to return to London briefly to assess the situation though returned to the summit later in the evening.
The summit will continue tomorrow but it is expected to end probably a little earlier than originally intended to allow Tony Blair to return to London tomorrow afternoon
Vice President Dick Cheney will undergo a routine exam Friday to check the condition of a high-tech pacemaker that was placed in his chest in June 2001.
Cheney spokeswoman Lea Anne McBride said the tests at George Washington University Medical Center would include a physical exam, an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram and a stress test. The vice president planned to be back at work later in the day, she said.
"It's a routine physical," she said. She said the vice president also would have a colonoscopy later this month.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed the book of condolences at the British Embassy in Washington she also met with the British Ambassador to the U.S. David Manning
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
A very sad but Londoners will prevail
Thank you but fortunately I live 60 miles from London but still a sad day for my country.
Thank you for that lovely photo and graphic
How is your dad reacting to all of this?
Darn--and I would have loved to have one! I want a little British flag to fly beside my little American flag out front, but don't even know where to get one around here.
I am well away from London about 60 miles.
We Love You Snugs........
Don't worry I think today of all days makes one think about what is important posting a graphic before the all clear I do not think comes that high up the list.
Dear snugsie - having lived in London several times, the last at 102 George St., near the American Embassy, I'm horrified at these bombings.
I remember well the drapes and curtains hanging down on the floor at the Embassy - protection against bomb blasts, to have enough fabric to move with the glass if a bomb blew in the windows, to attempt to protect the people inside. I thought then and think now - how horrible it is that we have to live with the concept of protection from bomb blasts. Of course, I saw those drapes in 1979, 1981,2,3,4,5, and for the last time in 1989 - all pre-9/11, but very real for Brits because of previous IRA bombings in England.
I was so horrified to see the results of the attacks today and so very glad to read on the "live" thread that patriciaruth had heard from you and that you were safe and sound.
I was busy, trying to find out if a Grand-nephew, studying in London for the Summer was alive and well - and only ascertained about 2 hours ago, that while they were in the tube, on one of the trains when the bomb went off, they are scared, but unharmed.
We live in very uncertain times and my heartfelt condolences to the families of those touched by these bombings today, and for all the victims - may they heal quickly. For the deceased, peace eternal and may their families feel the touch of God's mercy and peace.
I'm so sorry.
Amen
Yes, the terrorists should have read their history books instead of their bomb-making books before starting something with the British! They always come together to fight against the enemy! God bless them!
Good to see you here tonight, Snugs.
Thank you for the thread.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and London at this time.
God Bless the families of those who lost their lives to the terrorist devils today. May he give them strength and comfort.
Great pictures! Thanks.
Thanks for the DOSE, snugs.
(In case anyone didn't hear, daughter was not in England today...........she rode the Kings Cross tube on Tuesday on her way to the U.S. It could have well been today. THANK You, Lord!)
Thank you for your prayers and concerns
Dad has says for many years that our underground system is where they would attack and both him and I have always felt it was a when and not an if. I think most people in England feel that as well. I am confident that this will make our resolve even more to defeat these terrorists
No limit just be first LOL
Thanks for the wonderful pictures. We here in the States are with y'all in spirit. May God bless all of you.
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